Entry-Level Clinical Research Associate – Clinical Study Coordinator Experience Required

Medpace

Clinical Research Associate role at Medpace conducting site visits and ensuring regulatory compliance in clinical research. Excellent opportunity for individuals eager to work in the medical devices and pharmaceuticals field.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇹 AustriaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical site monitoring and compliance with protocols, including risk-based monitoring and regulatory documentation review. Proficient in managing clinical research activities, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing patient recruitment and retention.

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Clinical Research CoordinationRisk-Based MonitoringRegulatory Documentation ReviewMicrosoft® Office ProficiencyBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementProtocol ComplianceData VerificationAdverse Event ReportingPatient Recruitment Strategies

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Trial Management SystemMicrosoft® Office

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Investigational Product AccountabilitySite MonitoringDACH Region Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol
Communicate with medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site teams
Verify investigator qualifications, training, and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff
Verify medical records and research source documentation against case report form data; inform site staff of entry errors, ensure good documentation practices, and communicate protocol deviations per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements
Perform on-site and virtual/remote monitoring using a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) through the integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and implement corrective/preventive actions to restore compliance and mitigate future risks
Confirm investigators enroll only eligible subjects
Review regulatory documentation
Manage medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory
Review and verify adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and related illnesses to ensure accurate reporting per the protocol
Assess clinical site patient recruitment and retention performance and recommend improvements
Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters, including summaries of significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to achieve compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a health- or science-related field (minimum)
Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
Ability to travel 60–70% within the DACH region
Proficient with Microsoft® Office
Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dynamic work environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities
Broad experience across multiple therapeutic areas
Work within a team of therapeutic and regulatory experts
Clear CRA career progression with opportunities for mentoring and management roles
Competitive compensation with potential for a substantial travel bonus
Flexible work hours across different days of the week
In-house travel agents
Ongoing therapeutic training provided by in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts